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How To Teach The Rudiments

Mike Michalkow  /  UPDATED Nov 14, 2023

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The rudiments are the foundation of drumming, and in today’s lesson I’ll show you the best ways to teach your students – so they’re motivated, know what they need to know, and have more fun learning!

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We’ve put together a playlist with drumless tracks at different tempos so you can practice these rudiments over real music:


Mike Michalkow has been teaching drums and percussion for more than 20 years, having studied under master drummers Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Chuck Silverman, Thomas Lang, John “JR” Robinson, Peter Magadini, and Virgil Donati. He has a wealth of experience to draw from, having played in various original and cover bands, working on a popular cruise line as the orchestra drummer, and recording with songwriters and bands with styles ranging from prog-rock, Latin, jazz, blues, pop, folk, and celtic to country, metal, and R&B. Mike’s comprehensive teaching methods have helped thousands of drummers around the world reach their goals through his best-selling training packs including The Drumming System, Jazz Drumming System, Latin Drumming System, Moeller Method Secrets, and Total Rock Drummer.

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